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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.70, 1,043.94 and 476.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.70, 1,043.94 and 476.44 is: 657.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.70 : 1,043.94 = 476.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.70/1,043.94 = 476.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.70x = 1,043.94 × 476.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.70x = 497,374.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,374.77/756.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.29

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